University of Dayton

At the University of Dayton, there’s more to learning and growing than classes and textbooks. While your course work is essential, a lot of important learning at the University of Dayton happens in the real world. 

Whether you jet across the globe to install water purification systems in Uganda, study business for a semester in China, or volunteer a few miles away at a local school, you’ll engage with the world. At the University of Dayton, we know you’ll become a key member of a community united by shared beliefs, inspired ideas, and, of course, Flyer basketball. 

As a Catholic, Marianist institution, we aim to educate the whole person—creating a unique community of curious minds and compassionate hearts. We constantly use what we learn and apply it in our own backyard and around the world to make a difference in the lives of others. Through improving the world, we improve ourselves.

At the University of Dayton, we know we live in a world of endless possibility. So go ahead, ask the big questions. Let’s work toward the common good together.

Tuition
At most universities, tuition increases each year. At UD your grants and scholarships increase each year too. The result? The net tuition you pay stays the same all four years. 

Fees
Most universities charge fees for labs, courses, orientation, etc. At UD there are no surcharges, fees, or hidden expenses. There are no surprises here. 

Textbooks
Nationally, 70% of students reported skipping buying books because of costs. if you visit campus and file the FAFSA, you can receive a textbook scholarship worth up to $4,000 (over four years). 

Four-year success
Because of our four-year tuition plan, UD students have reduced borrowing by more than 22%, and our four-year graduation rate increased eight percentage points in just one year.

We are UD 
All are welcome here. Our Catholic, Marianist tradition embraces community, where approximately 85% of students live on campus. 

We’re the #1 Catholic university for sponsored engineering research and development.

We offer 45 service and social action clubs, so we can make a difference together.

With more than 8,200 undergraduates, a 15:1 student-faculty ratio, and an average class size of 26, we are constantly interactive and inspired by one another.

When’s the game? Our Division I athletics offer thrills for athletes and spectators alike.

Each year, for more than 50 years on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, students “adopt” a local child for a night of cheer-filled holiday fun through Christmas on Campus-—one of UD’s greatest traditions.

Looking to get in touch with your faith? We offer countless retreats, prayer communities, and discussion groups to strengthen your religious identity.

96% of our students find success within six months of graduation.

Our campus ministry is one of the largest in the country.